IsMyLcdOK checks for dead/paralysed/stuck pixels on LCD monitors.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
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What's new? | See: https://softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/IsMyLcdOK/History |
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rodger123
on 2012-12-15 01:59
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Works as adverised,at least it does not claim to fix dead pixels,I like it!(found 1 dead pixel)BooHoo |
ControlMyMonitor allows you view and modify the settings of your monitor (also known as 'VCP Features'), like brightness, contrast, sharpness, red/green/blue color balance and more. It can export all settings of your monitor into a configuration file and then later load the same configuration back into your monitor.
Requires hardware that supports DDC/CI. Note that some laptops monitors will not function while attached external monitors will.
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Runs on: | Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Hardware that supports DDC/CI. |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch ControlMyMonitor.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | MultiMonitorTool |
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PointerStick modifies the mouse arrow to appear as a virtual pointer stick. This is helpful for presentations to highlight content and the size, shape and other details of the pointer can be customized.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
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What's new? | See: https://softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick/History |
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Daneel
on 2012-07-03 18:26
But my arrow doesn't disappear with the stick.
rogerthedodger
on 2012-10-27 02:51
Yes agreed would be more useable if the original arrow was to disappear whilst the stick was on show. I do however like software by this guy, and couldnt live without "always mouse wheel" which is what microsoft should have originally had.
MIKLO
on 2016-08-23 14:35
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Since I don't see as good as I once did (old eyes)I'm always interested in a way to make a pointer BIGGER. Thanks. |
MultiMonitorTool allows a variety of monitor setting tweaks including disable/enable monitors, set primary monitor, save/load all monitors configs and move windows from one monitor to another. The program also provides a preview window, which allows you to view a preview of all attached monitors.
Command-line features are available.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch MultiMonitorTool.exe. |
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fpelletier
on 2012-07-18 15:32
As I use the rotate monitor multiple times a day, it would be great to control monitor rotation too.
fpelletier
on 2012-07-18 15:37
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Without playing with it, it seems to me that if I take the time to do the math, that the Left-Top and Right-Bottom field values will control rotation, however, it is currently a bit cumbersome. If there were a toolbar button for clockwise and another for counter-clockwise, that would be great. Oh, BTW, great tool! |
LightBulb is a eye-strain prevention tool that gradually modifies screen colors over the course of your day. The program is very configurable with lots of controls for defining daytime and nightime, and will exclude applications where color specifics are important e.g. GIMP or PhotoDemon.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | .NET Core v3.1 |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv3 |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP file and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Lightbulb.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | SunsetScreen |
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See: https://github.com/Tyrrrz/LightBulb/blob/master/Changelog.md |
ClickMonitorDDC enables easy controls to adjust monitor brightness, contrast and colors, as well as audio volume. The program supports color profiles, rotation, monitor inputs, and dim, reset, and power off/on monitor. The program can also differentiate between monitor speaker volume and system volume, rotate display and more.
Note that some functions require an up-to-date graphics driver. Supports command-line functionality.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
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Similar/alternative apps: | ControlMyMonitor |
What's new? |
See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201016064411/https://clickmonitorddc.bplaced.net/ |
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webfork
on 2019-08-30 22:04
Absolutely a must-have if you are in a place with a changing light setting or you need to be moving your laptop frequently. The access to brightness and volume in the notification area is definitely something I can't lose again. Also, the automatic start at a lower light level has saved me loads of battery since I installed it. Some of the advanced tools and functions aren't super clear, but the basic tools are easy and effective.
Cornflower
on 2020-11-07 16:21
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I just got a 404 error on the page, but the following work: |
MonitorInfoView is a small utility that displays essential information about your monitor, including week/year of manufacture, manufacturer, model, supported display modes etc. This information is extracted from the EDID ("Extended Display Identification Data") records stored on your computer. You can also view the monitor information of multiple computers on your network if you login to these computers with administrator rights.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch MonitorInfoView.exe. |
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rodger123
on 2012-09-24 03:25
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Works as advertised-good to use if you forget your monitor serial number,previous versions would not tell correct supported resolutions,this works fine. |
NOTE: The latest version of this program become trialware and includes components that use system resources for 3rd party services. Linked to the last freeware version.
SunsetScreen is an app designed to reduce the amount of blue glow and glare displayed on your monitor to reduce eye fatigue. Specifically, the app allows you to set the colour and brightness levels for day and night, as well as the sunrise time.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | .NET 3.5 Framework |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | Freeware |
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Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch SunsetScreen.exe. Optionally, to make the program launch to the taskbar, close the program after the initial launch, open the file SunsetScreenPrefs.txt and go to the hideWindowOnManualStart= entry. Change False to True. |
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stisev
on 2019-08-31 13:34
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urgent: sunsetscreen now includes some bitcoin miner to process resources while idle. Do NOT upgrade your version from onwards of 1.28 if you want to avoid this junk. |
Defpix is a defective (dead) pixels tester to help check for defective pixels, which sometimes occur on LCD screens. The program simply shows these colors - red, green, blue, white and black - over the whole surface of the screen.
Supports multiple monitor systems.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download defpix.exe to a folder of your choice and launch. |
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MacroDet
on 2018-08-31 03:49
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Symantec has deleted it by heuristic search. |
Bgcall is a wallpaper changer. Includes multiple monitor support (individual wallpaper setting), calendar display (merge into wallpaper), manual wallpaper setting, and more.
Note: Although this program supports Windows 7, it does not function in the "Starter Edition".
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
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Once the program is setup, you can:
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Similar/alternative apps: | Wallpaper Master, WalCal |
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Fixitman
on 2015-01-10 14:57
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Would this work on Windows 8 to replace all those tiles on the home screen? That would be a good solution! |
Pixel Repair can detect both dead and "stuck" pixels. The program cycles through full screen colors to make detecting an issue easy to notice. Note that although dead pixels are a hardware problem, repair options are available for stuck pixels.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch PixRepair.exe. |
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Emka
on 2012-07-07 16:30
dead homepage link, softpedia lists a newer version with a different name now
Rizonesoft191
on 2014-06-01 21:40
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I updated Pixel Repair to 0.6.8.688 and it is called just Pixel Repair (without the Rizonene). More information and download here: http://www.rizonesoft.com/freeware/pixel-repair.html I am publishing all my freeware under Rizonesoft again. Could you please update the listing on TPFC to reflect all the new information (Including company info and home page). I apologize for all the moving, link and company changes, will try not to change anything again. Thank you for publishing Pixel Repair on TPFC in the first place, I truly appreciate it. |
Wallpaper Welder is designed for multiple monitor setups and allows you to create a wallpaper using a separate image per monitor.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch WallpaperWelder.exe. |
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sunclad
on 2014-02-18 00:10
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Developer web site says it will not work with Windows 8 (17-February-2014) |
Hotkey Resolution Changer is able to change the screen resolution using a defined hotkey. A maximum of 9 monitors can be allocated to an individual hotkey.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Creative Commons: by-nc-sa |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch HRC.exe. |
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BJK
on 2010-09-04 14:51
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The Download is unavailable on the WebSite |
Wallpaper Master automatically changes your background wallpaper with a wide range of options. You can create your own categories using images on your computer, letting it cycle through automatically in whatever order you specify. In shuffle mode, listed order, or based on your personal ratings. The program also has auto-size options to make sure your images are displayed with optimal size.
NOTE: Website is gone, linking to Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Wallpaper.exe. |
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donald
on 2012-03-27 04:52
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To manually set the path to wallpaper to the application directory or a sub-directory just use the pathway setting as a period, seems to work on my machine at least. Vista SP1 |
Park Cursor Aside moves the mouse cursor aside to a defined screen / active window position whenever you type on keyboard. This way your view of the input field is not blocked by the mouse cursor.
Right click on tray icon and select Settings, to define the parking position and other values.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch park cursor aside.exe. |
PushMonitOff is a simple program that turns the monitor off with a configurable hotkey (shift+F1 by default).
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Runs on: | WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder. |
License: | Freeware (Donations Accepted) |
How to extract: | Download PushMonitOff.exe to a folder of your choice and launch. |
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webfork
on 2012-08-09 23:57
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Works just as it should. Additionally, the website has a screensaver version that also works beautifully. Great power-saver. |
Monoff puts your monitor in a low power or power off mode, saving electricity.
Note: Main site offline -- linking to Archive.org mirror.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
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Optionally, rename Monoff4s.exe to Monoff4s.scr to use the program as a screensaver. |
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webfork
on 2012-04-11 00:21
Emka: updated.
Wizzer
on 2024-04-29 12:45
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Tried it out and it solved my problem of a faulty power button at the front of the monitor. I have a lap-top connected to an external monitor. |
Gamma Panel lets you adjust brightness, contrast and gamma settings for your monitor in real-time. You can also save various settings to different profiles, and apply these profiles by using user-defined global hotkeys.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch the program by double-clicking gapa.exe. |
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olliebean
on 2017-04-16 20:36
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Would love to have something like this that accepts command line arguments, so I could set up hotkeys to control it with AutoHotKey. |
MultiRes works like an updated version of the venerable "QuickRes" applet for Windows 95, with administrative scripting facilities and extended capabilities to handle refresh rates and multiple monitors. Supported resolution and refresh rates are accessible from the command-line or from a simple menu that pops up from the system tray.
An optional timed confirmation prompt "enabled by default in the program About box" ensures that any changes you make can be reversed safely, without fuss.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None |
License: | Free for personal use |
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BossKey is a simple virtual desktop program. Create hot-keys to switch between the desktops and have one set of windows/applications on one and a different set of windows/applications on another and flip between them instantly with a single keypress. Up to 10 virtual desktops can be defined and windows can be designated always visible.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch bosskey.exe. |
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jameson
on 2008-06-04 03:48
be careful with this one! i accidentally assigned a hotkey that conflicted with one used by my file manager. when i hit the key to switch desktops, bosskey crashed, and i couldn't for the life of me get back to my other desktops, where unsaved work was calling to me. i lost an hour of writing because of this program...
donald
on 2012-03-22 15:33
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"i accidentally assigned a hotkey that conflicted with one used by my file manager" |
ZZoom is an all-in-one screen zoomer, color picker and image grabber. It supports 1x - 15x zoom, crosshair toggle and smart refresh.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP file and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Zzoom.exe. |
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CD
on 2006-10-13 05:59
9.5/10 points.
Evan
on 2007-12-31 05:12
@CD: You will have discovered by now that ZZoom offers you the option to copy an image of just its window content to the clipboard by pressing 'i' while the app is in focus. Clicking the '?' on the menu bar, one can see the command keys. This capture function is this app's weak point for me, and honestly I'm wondering how it saves settings between sessions. Anyone?
John Jimenez
on 2009-01-21 05:35
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My only issue with this app is that it does not work with Semi-transparent windows. This makes it a bit of a boon to use with screen rulers. |